2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 - Vengeance

GM’s independent front suspension on their ½-ton and ¾-ton trucks has been spurring debate from off-road enthusiasts from its onset. For Jake Struthers of Odessa, Florida, the thought of having a lifted truck on 40s without a solid axle was unfathomable. To remedy the front suspension issue, the truck was delivered to Tony’s Total Performance, in Largo, Florida. There, a Dana 60 axle was bolted up using Ballistic coilovers, a custom radius arm steering setup, and a long-arm kit. With the added room under the fenders, big 40-inch Nitto Mud Grapplers were mounted to XD Armour wheels and installed.

Spinning those big rollers, the 5.3L was given a shot in the arm by way of Patriot heads, a Comp cam, and Dynatech long-tube headers. The body received Bushwacker fender flares, a Precision grille, and PPG Olympic White paint. Inside, Jake sits on factory leather as he listens to upgraded tunes from Alpine and JL Audio. Driven every day, Jake proves you can build a show truck and still drive it like you stole it.